Projects

Name: Blooms for JulieDesigner: Jan MageeBegins: July 1, 2015Description: Looking to do some fun sewing this summer? TQS has just the answer! Come join in the fun as we make Blooms For Julie, our Summertime Quilt Project.This updated and freshly modern quilt, designed by Jan Magee, is based on a scrappy version she made for her mother a number of years ago. We just fell in love with the new design and know that you will too.

The Quilt is 66" x 80" and the blocks measure 14" square.

The first of four pattern installments will air on July 1. Subsequent pattern installments will air on the first of each month. The TQS Shop has a limited number of kits available for a super deal of a price ($159.95- This includes $21.99 package of Quilters Select Appli-Web Plus fusible). Click here to order yours today!

Kits have arrived and are shipping now.

Want to make this quilt using your own using your stash? Or, In fact even if you get the kit, be sure to download our Introduction Packet to get all the yardage and other supplies you will need so you can get started right away.

Description:Ufka, also known to the Greeks as phyllo, and to the Persians as fila, dates back to early Persia.This paper-thin dough made of water, flour and oil is used for a wide range of both sweet and savory dishes in Turkey. Making Ufka is an art and not for the faint of heart; think Strudel dough, and you get the idea. Most Turks buy it fresh at a specialty shop, but you can purchase it in the frozen food section of a Middle Eastern Market. Ufka is a very diverse dough. When the thin layers are brushed with butter and then baked or fried, they become tender and crispy. Fillings range widely from chopped nuts and (i.e. Baklava) to mixtures of cheese and spinach (Ispanak) or meat (Börek).

You can also pan fry packages filled with savory fillings (like a quesadilla) for a quick meal on a weekend night. TQS member Yasemin has generously shared her family recipe for Gözleme, which is Ufka filled with a savory meat filling.

Name: KünefeDesigner: Lilo BowmanBegins: April 27, 2015Episode: 0Price: FreeDescription: Künefe is typically crafted in a small metal tray into which a piece of white Mozzarella like cheese called kaşar is placed. On top of this cheese goes some shredded phyllo dough, and the entire plate is placed on a charcoal grill to melt and crisp into perfection, at which time the sweet syrup is poured over the top to make for a delightful treat. It is best served with strong coffee or tea.

Name: Square in a SquareDesigner: Sally CollinsShow: 1602Begins: Dec. 29, 2014Price: FreeDescription: Practice your precision skills with quilter Sally Collins as she helps you master the steps of making a Square in a Square block that measures at an exact 8” finished.

Name: Little Red BirdDesigner: Rosie de Leon-McCradyBegins: October 27, 2014Episode: 1509Price: FreeDescription: Try your hand at making a small redwork block created just for us by Rosie de Leon-McCrady

Name: Shiva Paint Stiks: Faux Appliqué BlockDesigner: Valerie C. WhiteBegins: October 20, 2014Episode: 1508Price: FreeDescription: Try your hand at making a small art quilt using Paintstiks and a leaf pattern created just for us by Valerie C. White.

Name: Show Techniques Book CoverDesigner: Lauren VlcekBegins: August 18, 2014Episode: 0Price: FreeDescription: If you have been following along with our Show Techniques program you should have a nice collection of blocks. Why not make a cover for your notebook? We have created a pdf printable sheet featuring our Sampler Quilt. Print it out and slip it in the cover of your notebook. How simple is that?

Name: Sailboat BlockDesigner: Ricky TimsDesigner Screen Name: rickytimsBegins: May 05, 2014Episode: 1409Price: FreeDescription: Create your own version of the traditional sailboat block. Ours is a bit smaller than the one Ricky shares in the show.

Name: Flying Geese BlockDesigner: Tula PinkBegins: March 31, 2014Episode: 1406Price: FreeDescription: Make your own updated version of a Flying Geese block using pattern #43 from her book 100 Modern Quilt Blocks.

Name: Hankie BlockDesigner: Karen GloegglerBegins: March 10, 2014Episode: 1405Price: FreeDescription: Make your own ‘hankie block’ as Karen shared in Episode 1405. As we're making 8" finished blocks for this year-long project, be sure that when you go to the copy center that the line labeled 8" prints out at exactly 8".